The appellant, the defendant in the trial court, appeals an order denying a motion to vacate an order of default. We reverse because Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.500(c) specifically provides that if a party fails to plead or otherwise defend, the trial court may enter a default against such party. The appellant has demonstrated that he filed pleadings in this cause three months before the order of default was entered.

Reversed and remanded for further proceedings.